Peace Park Holocaust Memorial - Brigg, UK
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This memorial was designed by Izzy Roberts, a year 10 pupil from Sir John Nelthorpe School.
Waymark Code: WM14Y3G
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/10/2021
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"A new Holocaust memorial designed by a local student has been opened in Brigg.
The sculpture in Peace Park is intended to help remember the genocide of six million Jews and other groups who were killed during the Second World War by the Nazis.
The sculpture, which depicts a horror-struck person with their head in their hands, was designed by Izzy Roberts, a year 10 pupil from Sir John Nelthorpe School.
More than 80 pupils from the school and Vale Academy submitted designs.
Brigg councillor and leader of North Lincolnshire Council Rob Waltham said: "Izzy has done a wonderful job of designing a piece that will last for generations and help young people to understand what the Holocaust meant.
'So many different groups were affected, but the Star of David is used to symbolise how the Jewish people were the most targeted.
Brigg has a proud tradition of recognising Holocaust Memorial Day, with people of different backgrounds coming together, which I hope will continue in the future.'
The sculpture cost around £5,000 to build, however half of this was generously provided by local businesses, with the remaining costs being met by Brigg Town Council. Contributors included Keyo, East Coast Surfacing and Turnbull.
It was constructed by Izzy's father and grandfather.
Holocaust Memorial Day is held on January 27 each year, the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau."
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